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Old Brass Belt Fitting ?

Posted by Cam Knuckey on March 21, 2011 at 11:58pm

The lions look very similar to Persian coins but does anyone recognize this piece?But could just as easily be Central Asian.I'm assuming it fits on a belt to attach personal items, rather like a "chatelaine" but it may be worn as jewellery.We found it in Afghanistan, but whence it originally came I can't say.

Comments

Cecilia May 14, 2012 at 6:15pm

I have a similar piece, but with a floral motif. From Afghanistan. Interersting theory on function as a belt accessory.
Chantal May 14, 2012 at 10:22pm

Great patina and very tactile. Would be nice to know more about the background.